The $2 Little Meal, Caramelized Onions And Pa

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Title: THE $2 LITTLE MEAL, CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND PA
Categories: Pasta, Easy
Yield: 4 mini meals

2 tb Oil
1 1/2 lb Onions, thinly sliced
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Sugar
1 ts Dried basil leaves (or 3 tb.
-fresh torn in small pieces)
1/2 ts Dried thyme leaves (or 3 ts.
-fresh)
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c Water
2 tb Balsamic vinegar
12 oz Farfalle or bow-tie noodles

--------------------------GARNISH--------------------------
Grated Parmesan cheese,
-optional

1. In large nonstick skillet heat oil. Add sliced
onions and cook over high heat until onions begin to
brown, about 10 minutes. If they begin to burn a
little, that's o.k. too.

2. Lower the heat and add salt, sugar and spices. Cook
10 minutes, stirring often, until onions are uniformly
caramel-colored. Add water and vinegar and cover.
Simmer while the pasta is cooking.

3. Meanwhile, in a separate pot, bring 3 quarts of
water to a boil. Cook pasta al dente. Drain well.

4. Divide pasta equally into 4 heated bowls. Top with
equal portions of caramelized onions and sprinkle with
grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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